Cybersecurity Administrator

Jobtailor; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in SeaTac, WA seeks a Cybersecurity Administrator to safeguard our technology environment by administering security technologies and reducing risk across the agency.

You will monitor systems, manage identities, run awareness campaigns, and ensure data protection while enabling staff to deliver services securely. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and occasional travel between worksites.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in cybersecurity or related IT role.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT; experience may substitute for degree.
• CompTIA Security+ within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of IAM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, security monitoring, and risk management.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security technologies and security monitoring tools.
• Fluent in English with ability to communicate security risks to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft 365 and common enterprise security tools.
• Resilience, sound judgment, adaptability in security events.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen cybersecurity practices.
• Able to work in low to moderate noise environments; travel between worksites; lift up to 25 pounds.
• Meets background clearance requirements as required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard technology environment by administering security technologies and reducing risk.
• Monitor systems, manage identities, raise security awareness, and protect data.
• Develop and deliver security awareness programs including phishing simulations and training.
• Administer endpoint management and security technologies across the organization.
• Manage IAM services, authentication, authorization, and security policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and support regulatory and organizational security requirements.
• Monitor threats, investigate security events, coordinate incident response.
• Maintain data protection and data loss prevention controls.
• Partner with Enterprise Applications, IT Operations, and business leaders to integrate security best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity Principles

Identity And Access Management

Microsoft 365 Security Technologies

Security Monitoring Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Endpoint Security Platforms

Security Monitoring Technologies

Enterprise Cybersecurity Solutions

Job description

• The Cybersecurity Administrator safeguards the organization's technology environment by administering security technologies, reducing cybersecurity risk, and promoting secure technology practices across the agency.
• Through proactive monitoring, identity management, security awareness, and data protection, this role helps protect critical systems and information while enabling employees to safely deliver services.
• Develop and deliver enterprise security awareness programs, including phishing simulation campaigns, training, and communications that strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and reduce organizational risk.
• Administer and optimize endpoint management and security technologies, ensuring secure device configuration, compliance, and access across the organization's technology environment.
• Manage identity and access management services, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, and security policies that protect organizational systems and information.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, coordinate remediation efforts, and support compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and organizational security requirements.
• Administer cybersecurity operations by monitoring threats, investigating security events, coordinating incident response activities, and optimizing security monitoring technologies.
• Develop and maintain data protection, data loss prevention, and information security controls that support the secure handling, classification, and monitoring of sensitive organizational information.
• Partner with Enterprise Applications, IT Operations, and business leaders to integrate cybersecurity best practices into enterprise technologies and continuously strengthen the organization's security posture.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of related experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems administration, network administration, or a closely related information technology discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Equivalent industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications may be accepted depending on organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles, identity and access management, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, security monitoring, and risk management.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 security technologies, endpoint security platforms, security monitoring tools, or comparable enterprise cybersecurity solutions.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate cybersecurity risks and technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft 365, business productivity applications, cybersecurity technologies, and common enterprise technology tools.
• Demonstrates resilience, sound judgment, and adaptability while responding to security events, managing competing priorities, and supporting organizational change.
• Thrives in a complex environment and collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen cybersecurity practices and improve technology services throughout the organization.
• Successfully completes tasks in a low to moderate noise environment.
• Interacts with others and performs work in person and through the use of technology, with moderate periods of stationary activity and moderate periods of increased physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, and operating computer equipment.
• Moves equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Travels between worksites occasionally; valid driver's license and motor vehicle records clearance may be required depending on business needs.
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other program- or state-required clearances.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Administration, focusing on identity and access management, endpoint protection, and risk management. Proficient in developing security awareness programs and optimizing security technologies to enhance organizational security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cybersecurity Principles
• Identity And Access Management
• Microsoft 365 Security Technologies
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Security Monitoring Tools

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
• Endpoint Protection
• Vulnerability Management
• Incident Response
• Data Protection
• Data Loss Prevention
• Security Policies
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Security Awareness Training

Soft Skills

• Resilience
• Sound Judgment
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Systems Administration
• Network Administration
• Regulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft 365
• Endpoint Security Platforms
• Security Monitoring Technologies
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Solutions
• Business Productivity Applications